Registered Nurse - 5 West (Stroke/Dialysis)

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the 5 West Medical Surgical unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in stroke/AMS/TIA/Dialysis and a mixture of other med/surg disease processes. Exceptional customer service must be delivered to all patients and families.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 offered plus relocation assistance (if specified criteria is met).

Education

Associates Degree – Nursing

OR

Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing

Students that are approaching graduation from an approved accredited RN program will be considered.

Certification/Licensure

Registered Nurse (required)

Experience

Previous acute care experience preferred, but not required

Duties/Responsibilities

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency Program

This 10-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Medical-Surgical areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

Program includes:

• Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs

• Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines

• Hands-on experience alongside a trained nurse preceptor

• Opportunity to share your experiences/ networking with peers in a safe, protected environment

• A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses)